I have a T-380 and a 9.8 Yamaha OB. It all goes in my 4Runner which pulls a small holiday trailer. The whole setup is terrific. Takacat are fun. Longest trip was 102 km, burned one 12.5 litre tank of gas, GPS speed was 15 mph on 3/4 throttle.
My Takacat is rusting! The transom tubes of the open transom are made of stainless steel 304 (V2A) (also for cost reasons). The tubes show ugly rust after a short time in a salt water environment. From my point of view, the maintenance is very time-consuming and is not reasonable for me. Unfortunately, I only found out about this disadvantage of the high maintenance effort after the purchase. For me, this product is not recommended for salt water environments. I am very dissatisfied and disappointed with the Takacat 340 LS for the above reasons. It does not meet my expectations and, in my opinion, is only partially suitable for my application as a full time yacht tender. I quote from Takacat's care instructions: 1. A first care step when driving in salt water is washing the transom tubes at the end of a trip with fresh water (fresh water) including thorough drying. 2. The insides of the transom tubes can be pulled through with an extra-long bottle brush. 3. If corrosion has formed, it can be removed with a stainless steel cleaner. 4. If you drive permanently in salt water, it is advisable to spray the transom tubes and optional slip wheels with a seawater-resistant stainless steel protector. Did you experience similar issues? Best regards Xaver
i heard because this boat doesn't have middle keel, it tends to jump up on small waves, and also water gets splahed from the back because of open transom, and because its an open bow more water gets in from the front, especially if theres some waves
It jumps a bit but nothing crazy. The plate on the motor prevents most of the backsplash. Overall for the portability it’s taken me on some crazy adventures. I’m a fan
I was too until I heard a guy in Hawaii used the smaller one to fish around the island doing 100mi in open ocean. I barely scratch a dent in his day to day lol
Great video! A few questions if you have time: (1) How easy is entering a exiting the boat for diving? Is there anywhere to add a rope ladder? (2) I'm looking at the Takacat lineup but cannot decide on the size. The 420 LX is listed at 111 lbs. Do you have to lift all 111 lbs at once, or is it divided into two or three bags? What is the approximate weight of the heaviest component? (3) Is the 420 LX big enough for three people with dive gear? Thanks in advance.
1) super easy off the bow, 2) 420 is a two person job when inflated. Deflated its two bags with light accessories. Don’t forget moving the motor. 380 is good for two ppl, 3) yes but space is tight. We used it multiple days in Baja with three divers in crazy conditions…it was adventurous 😅
Nice way to end off a dive. I was looking at the 340 mostly for solo trips. Do you have any idea, would the 340 be manageable without wheels to carry down to shore for a single person. I know they have these on display in ca now but I’m living overseas.
@@castandspear leaning heavily toward the spirit 1.0mainly due to living in a condo. The islands where I live are about max 5 miles out. I wont get out to them very fast but it seems like a workable solution, ambient expensive upfront.
cool! I've been thinking of one of these boats, how heavy is the thing to haul back out of the water? I am on a beach where at low tide it's about 50 yards to haul up the beach to get it above the high tide mark, I was looking at the 300 series but if this one is manageable I'd love the extra length.
The 420lx isn’t hard to move if it’s not loaded down. 360 or 380 is probably better if you’re going on more solo trips. I got the 420 to take two to three people with gear
Here’s the boat specs if you’re interested: bit.ly/32MNqP3
What an awesome little boat and great adventure you had!
Heck ya! 🙏
Beautiful to see my home water!! I miss the days of launching out of Cabrillo!! Great video brother!! Much love from Okinawa!
I have a T-380 and a 9.8 Yamaha OB. It all goes in my 4Runner which pulls a small holiday trailer. The whole setup is terrific. Takacat are fun. Longest trip was 102 km, burned one 12.5 litre tank of gas, GPS speed was 15 mph on 3/4 throttle.
What size motor horsepower? Sounds awesome
I have a 9.9 Yamaha , it is a good fit.@@KoreanSpy
Awesome Rig! I have a 340 and love it
Do you break it down or keep it inflated on a trailer?
im so up for tthings like that just got me a kayak next scuba diving an a boat like that
My Takacat is rusting!
The transom tubes of the open transom are made of stainless steel 304 (V2A) (also for cost reasons). The tubes show ugly rust after a short time in a salt water environment. From my point of view, the maintenance is very time-consuming and is not reasonable for me. Unfortunately, I only found out about this disadvantage of the high maintenance effort after the purchase. For me, this product is not recommended for salt water environments. I am very dissatisfied and disappointed with the Takacat 340 LS for the above reasons. It does not meet my expectations and, in my opinion, is only partially suitable for my application as a full time yacht tender.
I quote from Takacat's care instructions: 1. A first care step when driving in salt water is washing the transom tubes at the end of a trip with fresh water (fresh water) including thorough drying. 2. The insides of the transom tubes can be pulled through with an extra-long bottle brush. 3. If corrosion has formed, it can be removed with a stainless steel cleaner. 4. If you drive permanently in salt water, it is advisable to spray the transom tubes and optional slip wheels with a seawater-resistant stainless steel protector.
Did you experience similar issues?
Best regards Xaver
I need to get up there so we can go hit the standing jetty... invite myself out on the yacht
You’re always invited on the inflatable yacht 🛥 😜
i heard because this boat doesn't have middle keel, it tends to jump up on small waves, and also water gets splahed from the back because of open transom, and because its an open bow more water gets in from the front, especially if theres some waves
It jumps a bit but nothing crazy. The plate on the motor prevents most of the backsplash. Overall for the portability it’s taken me on some crazy adventures. I’m a fan
Hell yeah 🤘
Gotta be honest I was skeptical of a blow up boat, but that looked pretty dope. Thanks for posting.
I was too until I heard a guy in Hawaii used the smaller one to fish around the island doing 100mi in open ocean. I barely scratch a dent in his day to day lol
Great video! A few questions if you have time: (1) How easy is entering a exiting the boat for diving? Is there anywhere to add a rope ladder? (2) I'm looking at the Takacat lineup but cannot decide on the size. The 420 LX is listed at 111 lbs. Do you have to lift all 111 lbs at once, or is it divided into two or three bags? What is the approximate weight of the heaviest component? (3) Is the 420 LX big enough for three people with dive gear? Thanks in advance.
1) super easy off the bow, 2) 420 is a two person job when inflated. Deflated its two bags with light accessories. Don’t forget moving the motor. 380 is good for two ppl, 3) yes but space is tight. We used it multiple days in Baja with three divers in crazy conditions…it was adventurous 😅
Great job master 👏
You know why they call this the flying boat? You will!
Need to add on a bigger motor to get max lift.
What's your thoughts on the Takacat after having it a year? I've been looking at them for a small spearfishing boat as I build up my big one.
sick setup!! have you tried taking an inflatable like this offshore to paddy hop or to the islands? or would you recommend it?
I take it to the islands in Baja. Haven’t gone for paddies in SoCal on it
Friends 4 ever ✌️takakat ?? What model brother.. I love one .. thanks 🫡
Do you have the link for that little portable air pump? thing is bad ass
Here’s the link: redbeardsailing.com/collections/takacat-accessories/products/takacat-volume-inflator?aff=2
Let’s take that boat to Mexico!!!!
You know it!
Nice video.
Nice way to end off a dive. I was looking at the 340 mostly for solo trips. Do you have any idea, would the 340 be manageable without wheels to carry down to shore for a single person. I know they have these on display in ca now but I’m living overseas.
340 would be more manageable solo than the 380 or 420. What motor are you going to throw on it
@@castandspear leaning heavily toward the spirit 1.0mainly due to living in a condo. The islands where I live are about max 5 miles out. I wont get out to them very fast but it seems like a workable solution, ambient expensive upfront.
cool! I've been thinking of one of these boats, how heavy is the thing to haul back out of the water? I am on a beach where at low tide it's about 50 yards to haul up the beach to get it above the high tide mark, I was looking at the 300 series but if this one is manageable I'd love the extra length.
The 420lx isn’t hard to move if it’s not loaded down. 360 or 380 is probably better if you’re going on more solo trips. I got the 420 to take two to three people with gear
What size is it? I am interested to buying one myself
I have the 420LX
What type of inflator is that? can you control the PSI with it?
The small grey one gets it to a manageable pressure to finish with the hand pump that has a pressure gauge
Bro i thought you were john leguizamo... cool vid still
lol I get that a lot for some reason
Ask have the boat? How's it holding up?
Still works great
@Cast and Spear sweet I'm getting one 😁
Do you anchor your boat during spearfishing？
Yup!
The fastest way to inflate the boat is to use the car muffler
gas tank in seating area tho
You like it up front?
Dizzying to watch...Moves too fast. Too bad
Thanks I'll try better next time